ENGL2324 – Travel Literature

Credits:

3 (3/0/0)

Description:

This course meets Goal Areas 2, 6 and 10. This course is an in-depth study of travel literature. This course will primarily focus on modern travel literature, but some readings of early explorers will establish context for the changes within the genre, for example, from medieval pilgrimages and the Victorian Grand Tour to travelogues and road narratives. The course will also address various purposes for travel such as adventure, exploration and spirituality, as well as trends in modern travel writing such as blogs and eco-tourism.